About m4a Community Planning Service Funding Information, Assistance & Advocacy Site Map	Communities for a Lifetime Demographic Information SAIL / EDP Communities for a Lifetime Community Service / Services Development Grants Minnesota’s population is aging. In 2020, there will be more people over the age of 65 than children in school. By 2030, the Minnesota Department of Human Services expects that 1 in 4 people in Minnesota will be over the age of 65. This phenomenon is commonly characterized as “The Age Wave” as the population not only ages but people are also living longer. Communities throughout Minnesota and the nation are preparing for the aging of the baby boom generation through intentional planning initiatives often referred to as "communities for a lifetime." The Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging has created a list of resources and models (Off Site) related to community planning.

Communities for a Lifetime

Demographic Information
SAIL / EDP
Communities for a Lifetime
Community Service / Services Development Grants

Minnesota’s population is aging. In 2020, there will be more people over the age of 65 than children in school. By 2030, the Minnesota Department of Human Services expects that 1 in 4 people in Minnesota will be over the age of 65. This phenomenon is commonly characterized as “The Age Wave” as the population not only ages but people are also living longer.

Communities throughout Minnesota and the nation are preparing for the aging of the baby boom generation through intentional planning initiatives often referred to as "communities for a lifetime."

The Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging has created a list of resources and models (Off Site) related to community planning.